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- Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
- 13 terrifying phone scams that are tricking smart people every day
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bbc.com
/3 weeks ago
Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
fodmapeveryday.com
/1 month ago
13 terrifying phone scams that are tricking smart people every day
From AI-cloned voices to fake IRS threats, modern phone scams are exploiting fear and technology with alarming success. Shortly after I had just taken my first bite of dinner, my a...
fodmapeveryday.com
/1 month ago
13 terrifying phone scams that are tricking smart people every day
From AI-cloned voices to fake IRS threats, modern phone scams are exploiting fear and technology with alarming success. Shortly after I had just taken my first bite of dinner, my a...
mashable.com
/1 month ago
5 AdultFriendFinder scams to avoid
Scams to avoid on Adult Friend Finder. Watch our for Phishing scams, Identiy Theft, Bots, and much more.
southwalesargus.co.uk
/2 weeks ago
The scam that's already cost fans millions - and it starts with one click
Gwent Police are warning the public to be alert to ticket fraud scams that can leave fans out of pocket and unable to attend live events.
lifehacker.com
/2 weeks ago
That Shop App Receipt You Don't Recognize Is a Scam
Scammers are inserting fraudulent invoices into Shop histories.
newstalkkzrg.com
/1 month ago
Keep eyes out for scammers, Newton County sheriff warns
Scams continue to plague the area, but Newton County is taking a stand.Read their full press release below:Over the last year, scam and fraud crimes have continued to increase in N...
rnz.co.nz
/1 month ago
Online sale scam costs seller $16,700
Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden says scam complaints have increased 18 percent in the first quarter of this year, the first rise since late 2024.
moneysense.ca
/2 weeks ago
Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams
High-demand events present a golden opportunity for cyber-criminals. Here’s how to make sure the ticket you buy is the real thing. The post Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams...
scmp.com
/1 month ago
Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses to...
marketwatch.com
/1 month ago
I almost fell for a scammer. This one rule saved me — and could help you, too.
Scams are sophisticated and come in many shapes and forms. It’s easy to be fooled.
savingadvice.com
/1 month ago
5 Payment Demands That Always Mean a Scam
Scammers have become remarkably sophisticated, but one thing about them rarely changes: they want your money fast and through unusual payment methods. Every year, Americans...
vintagecampertrailers.com
/2 weeks ago
Online Scams: Ten Tips to Avoid Getting Taken
When it comes time to buy or sell a vintage trailer, consumers have several options to reach 1,000s of people… The post Online Scams:...
thetruckersreport.com
/2 days ago
Scammer alert! $673,000 in 3 days, including $420,000 in gold to a driveway scammer
Washington residents lost $673,000 in 3 days, including $420,000 in gold to a driveway scammer
smartpropertyinvestment.com.au
/1 month ago
Scammer targets $900k WA land sale in overseas fraud attempt
A scammer’s attempt to sell a $900,000 vacant plot of land they did not own has failed, after suspicious emails put multiple Western Australian settlement agents on alert.
thepointsguy.com
/1 month ago
Here are the most costly travel scams to watch out for this summer
From phishing emails, vishing voicemails and urgent calls from fraudulent agents, here are the most common travel scams that could cost you money this summer.
killzoneblog.com
/1 month ago
The ABCs of Avoiding Scams
by Debbie Burke Seductive scammers have long targeted authors but, in the past few years, AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini scaled fraudsters’ abilities to reach millions...
savingadvice.com
/1 month ago
Spot the Red Flags: High-Pressure Pitches and Odd Payment Requests Are Clues You’re Dealing with an AI Scam
Artificial intelligence has made scams more convincing than ever, and many victims do not realize they are being manipulated until the money is already gone....
thejournal.ie
/3 weeks ago
'Cheater buster' sites: The latest scam that offers to expose your partner's secrets for a fee
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
newstalkkzrg.com
/1 week ago
Scam Alert
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has received reports of a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Liberty Utilities.According to the reports, callers are...
nbcwashington.com
/1 week ago
How a dating app meetup in Maryland turned into a $400K scam
An impressive resume and flattering, edited photos led a Montgomery County man to a dating app meetup that scammed him for more than $400,000. The 72-year-old woman behind the s...
notablelife.com
/1 month ago
Workplace Scams Targeting Canadians in 2026 to Beware Of
From fake CEO emails to gift card “favours” — here’s how to spot the scams quietly hitting offices across the country. Have you ever received a random text or email from your boss...
nytimes.com
/1 month ago
Online Scams Have Evolved in the A.I. Era. Here’s What to Do.
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
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